Will Todd's Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Latin-groove Gloria. The smooth jazz ballad Sanctus, 7/8 Benedictus and soulful Agnus Dei complete this inspiring Mass setting. Underpinned by Todd's characteristic jazz harmonies and melodic craftsmansh…

Par DYLAN BOB. With a treasure of authentic and vintage footage, a host of characters including Pete Seeger, Allen Ginsberg and Mavis Staples, and in-depth conversation with Dylan himself, Scorsese's Grammy-winning documentary captured a turbulent period in the history of folk and rock music. Focusing upon the years between 1962 and 1966, Scorsese charts the struggles of the young, sophisticated a…

With CD-Smooth Groove is above all else a FUN book. It embraces various styles of playing from pop and rock through to jazz and Latin American rhythms and phrasing. It will be easy and enjoyable to relate to these catchy tunes whether played with the CD backing or as a purely solo performance. Don't be surprised if anyone listening starts to whistle or hum along with you! The accompaniments c…

Henryk Mikolaj Górecki's career spans more than 40 years, dating from the post-Stalinist era of the mid 1950s and embracing a catalogue of more than 70 acknowledged works. It was not, however, until the phenomenal success of his third symphony, Symphony of Sorrowful Songs Op 36, which brought the composer world-wide renown through its numerous performances and recordings, that his music reached an…

A Tribute to Johnny Hodges-Ten classic standards are presented in this book as they were arranged for the Neal Heft String Orchestra in 1954 including: Yesterdays · Laura · What's New' · Blue Moon · Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man · Embraceable You · Willow Weep for Me · Memories of You · Smoke Gets in Your Eyes · Stardust. Bob Wilber performs the songs on the provided CD on soprano saxophone …

The message of Psalm 116 in a poetic paraphrase by Phil Speary is one of praise to God for hearing us when we call in times of despair. John Leavitt's reverent musical setting embraces this text by contrasting the poignantlonging of the verses with a memorable uplifting refrain. The instrumental obbligato (optional for English horn or F horn) further enhances the devotional character of this r…

Arrangeur: Jon Chappell. Par DYKES DOYLE. To anybody interested in the possibilities of the fingerstyle guitar, Doyle Dykes needs no introduction. His spectacular technique combines the techniques of Jazz, Country, Bluegrass and more to create a startling performance style that embraces Chet Aitkins, Martin Taylor, Duane Eddy and others. Like Taylor, Dykes makes the seemingly impossible appear eff…

The Best of Belwin Jazz: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble is a collection of twelve outstanding jazz ensemble arrangements for the young player. Each chart is written by experienced educational arrangers and composers in various styles and tempos: swing, Latin, ballad, waltz, holiday and pop.This collection is written for full instrumentation - five saxophones, three trumpets, three trombones, …

Jumpin' Jim's Ukulele Masters: Lyle Ritz
Series: Fretted Format: Softcover with CD Artist: Lyle Ritz Arranger: Jim Beloff
25 hand-picked standards lushly arranged by jazz ukulele great Lyle Ritz. Each song is arranged for both GCEA (standard tuning) and DGBE (tenor/baritone) tuned ukuleles. Also includes a CD of 12 of the songs performed by Ritz himself. While this songbook is ideal for …

Uses:AdventScripture: Romans 15:12-13; Isaiah 60:2-3; Luke 3:4-6The quintessential anthem for the season of Advent! Many churches use a theme song throughout the season of lights and this anthem isbeautiful and utilitarian. A wonderful teaching anthem it embraces the symbolism of the wreath of lights and helps build community with its graceful melody and warm harmonies. Oboe (or C-instrument) par…